Larix occidentalis
Larix occidentalis, commonly known as the Western Larch, is a resilient conifer native to North America. Beyond its timber value, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Its needles and bark have historically been utilized in traditional medicine for their antimicrobial properties and potential to support respiratory and skin health.
- Scientific name: Larix occidentalis
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Larix occidentalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is categorized under the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Ultimately, its specific classification is defined by the genus Larix.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Larix | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the mountainous regions of Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. In Canada, its range specifically includes the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Moving south into the United States, the species is commonly found in the state of Idaho. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the landscape of Montana. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Pacific Northwest within the state of Oregon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
Chemicals
Larix occidentalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinogalactan.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinogalactan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |